Japanese Sentence Patterns for Effective Communication: A Self-Study Course and Reference

Japanese Sentence Patterns for Effective Communication: A Self-Study Course and Reference

by TaekoKamiya (Author)

Synopsis

An indispensable tool for acquiring basic communication skills in a limited amount of time. With Japanese Sentence Patterns for Effective Communication, even absolute beginners can learn to communicate in Japanese in a matter of days. Designed specifically for native-English speakers approaching Japanese as a second language, this book presents 142 essential Japanese sentence patterns, first by giving equivalents in English, then following with Japanese translations. Each pattern is accompanied by a concise, easy-to-follow explanation and several Japanese

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Edition: Bilingual
Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc
Published: 15 Oct 2012

ISBN 10: 1568364202
ISBN 13: 9781568364209

Author Bio
TAEKO KAMIYA received her BA from Doshisha Women's College and MAs from the University of San Francisco in education and from the Monterey Institute of International Studies in linguistics. A veteran language teacher, with 25 years' experience teaching Japanese, she is the author of numerous books on the Japanese language, including The Handbook of Japanese Verbs and The Handbook of Japanese Adjectives and Adverbs (both by Kodansha International).